by lsmith | Jan 1, 2026 | Color Theory
How to keep the same look and feel — even when you change the colors One of the easiest ways to set ourselves up for a quilt we’ll love is to pause and think about color balance before we start stitching. Not in a complicated, abstract color-theory way.And not with...
by lsmith | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog Hop, General Quilting
Maybe you’ve made beautiful blocks — and even whole quilts — and now you’re curious about what happens when those blocks start working together with intention. Seasons was created for that moment. For several years, I’ve designed Block of the Month projects for blog...
by lsmith | Dec 22, 2025 | Blog Hop
This is my first year participating in a Linky Party hosted by Meadow Mist Designs — and I’m thrilled to join in. Cheryl has been hosting this wonderful year-end event for 11 years, inviting quilt bloggers to share their Top Five Posts from the past year. Since many...
by lsmith | Dec 16, 2025 | Quilting Tips
A small project, clear steps, and a fresh look at curved piecing. I originally revisited the Double Wedding Ring because I needed to test a block for my Viewed Through a Dewdrop pattern. I wanted to be sure the block would behave before committing it to a larger...
by lsmith | Dec 10, 2025 | Designs, Quilt Along, Shop
A Fall Quilt Designed for Real Quilters and Real Homes I didn’t set out to design a new fall quilt. Truly.I was just teaching a few techniques for another class — freezer-paper templates and quilt-as-you-go appliqué — using this sweet little pumpkin block as the...